Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowl with Hot Honey, Avocado, and Cottage Cheese Recipe
A flavorful and satisfying Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93% preferred)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
Seasonings & Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 taco seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef to the pan, sprinkle with the taco seasoning, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to break up the meat and mix the seasonings.
- Assemble Bowls: Once the sweet potatoes and ground beef are ready, start building your bowls. In each serving bowl, layer a generous portion of roasted sweet potatoes followed by the seasoned ground beef. Add sliced avocado and a scoop of cottage cheese on top for creaminess.
- Add Hot Honey and Garnish: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of hot honey evenly over each bowl to add a spicy-sweet kick. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, or a lime wedge for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or regular potatoes if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the level of sweetness and heat.
- For a dairy-free option, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it.
- Make homemade taco seasoning for a fresher, customized flavor.
- Leftover roasted sweet potatoes and ground beef can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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